The shootings, which damaged two apartment buildings, occurred on Sunday and Tuesday, police said.
Joe Charpentier
Staff Writer
Joe Charpentier came to the Sun Journal in 2022 to cover crime and chaos. His previous experience was in a variety of rural Midcoast beats which included government, education, sports, economics and analysis, crime, and environment. He loves surprising his editors with spontaneous enterprising stories and prides himself on mastering the ability to slip the odd Oxford comma by the copy editors. When not on the beat, Joe enjoys spending time with family, writing fiction and woodworking.
Prime Healthcare, Central Maine Healthcare hold public discussion on acquisition
Community members gathered Tuesday night at the Franco Center in Lewiston to hear about a proposed $150 million acquisition.
State, local police search for missing Lewiston man
Ryan-Eric Richardson, 35, of Lewiston was reported missing by family on April 17.
Sabattus crash victim remains in critical condition
Kylie Langella of Westbrook was still in critical condition Monday at Maine Medical Center after a crash Friday.
Maine community leaders remember Pope Francis as humble, charitable pontiff
Pope Francis, 88, died Monday morning after more than 12 years as head of the Catholic Church.
Maine Tesla owners remain mixed on Elon Musk’s brand
The once-revered electric vehicles have endured vandalism, public scorn and a wave of trade-ins by some drivers no longer comfortable with what the brand represents.
With the power of prayer, local Catholic Paul Baribault starts a healing ministry
As Easter approaches, Baribault talks about the divine experiences that inspired him to create a healing ministry at Holy Cross Church in Lewiston.
Wilton lawmaker pleads not guilty to clean election law crimes
State Rep. Randall Hall pleaded not guilty to 12 charges of involving alleged forgery of signatures needed to get Maine Clean Elections funds.
Oxford County sheriff’s deputy resigns nine days after arrest
An Oxford County Sheriff’s deputy resigned his position April 3 after a March 26 arrest in violation of a protective order.
Lewiston man sentenced in 2024 Auburn knife attack
Abdi Yussuf pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal trespass and criminal mischief but charges of attempted murder and domestic violence aggravated assault, among others, were dismissed.